So, you know how you'll sometimes end up with the “Could not get lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock” message? I'm sure you know how annoying it can be, assuming you've ever encountered this situation.
Well, the correct thing to do is actually included in the article - but the article is about doing the incorrect thing.
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Yup... Do not follow that advice, but follow it properly if you're going to follow it. Killing the process, or removing the lock, is generally considered a bad idea. That's how you end up with corrupt installations.
I figure if you're going to do the wrong thing you probably ought to do it right.
Well, the correct thing to do is actually included in the article - but the article is about doing the incorrect thing.
Dealing With "Could not get lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock" • Linux Tips
Today's article is a rather specific article, where we examine ways to deal with the message "Could not get lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock".
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Yup... Do not follow that advice, but follow it properly if you're going to follow it. Killing the process, or removing the lock, is generally considered a bad idea. That's how you end up with corrupt installations.
I figure if you're going to do the wrong thing you probably ought to do it right.
